Manish Patel Manish Patel Asked 4 months ago

Can rsv cause vomiting and diarrhea?

My baby has RSV, and along with the cough and cold, he's also been having a lot of vomiting and diarrhea. I thought RSV was just a respiratory thing, so I'm wondering if it can also cause these stomach issues.

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Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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My little one has RSV and has now started vomiting and having loose motions along with the cough. I am so scared because she is refusing to drink any water. Has anyone else gone through this with their child, and how did you handle the dehydration?

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, kids often swallow a lot of mucus when they have RSV, which irritates their stomach and leads to vomiting or loose stools. My tip is to give ORS spoon by spoon every ten minutes instead of forcing a full glass of water. Keep an eye on their urine count, and if it drops, head straight to the clinic.

Pooja Deshmukh Pooja Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

It is absolutely heartbreaking to watch your child choke on phlegm, vomit, and have diarrhea all at the same time. I remember crying in the hospital bathroom because I felt so helpless when my baby had this. It is incredibly stressful, but please hang in there, it does get better with proper medical care.

Rajesh Dewan Rajesh Dewan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

As someone who has to monitor my health and BP constantly, I know how easily our body systems get disrupted during infections. While RSV is primarily a respiratory virus, the strain can definitely cause gastrointestinal issues in both kids and adults. Please ensure a proper doctor's checkup to manage the fluid loss safely.

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Amit Bhai Amit Bhai Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Look, RSV can definitely cause stomach upset because of all the swallowed phlegm. But if the vomiting is continuous and the child is getting lethargic, do not wait or ask around on the internet. Take them to the nearest pediatrician immediately to avoid severe dehydration.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

This is very common because the mucus goes into the stomach and messes up digestion. A simple and workable solution is to feed them light rice gruel (kanji) or coconut water in small amounts. Don't give heavy milk or solid foods until the stomach settles down, and consult your pediatrician.

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